Behind The Brewery Gallery Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 129

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Materials in this collection include exhibition cards, event invitations, photos, and correspondence related to the Gallery. In the last binder are reminiscences of former students and artists of the Gallery.

Dates

1966-2009

Creator

Kendrick, Dale (Person)

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Biographical/Historical Note

Timeline of Behind The Brewery Gallery

1966-1971
: The Kendricks held exhibits at their home and gallery at 127 South 11th St.
1971
: The Gallery started selling art supplies.; The Kendricks renovated parts of the property to add the Beneath-The-Behind (Basement Gallery) and the Below-The-Behind (Boat House Gallery).; The Behind-the-Brewery Gallery was publicly opened at 1026 South Front St. in April.; The Gallery held a Beer Mugs exhibition.
1972
: The Gallery held its Second Annual Beer Mug Show.
1974
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Carol Hutchins for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.; The Kendricks started funding art awards or interest grants.
1975
: The Gallery started offering art educational classes.
1976
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Marion Cape Biehn for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1977
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Catherine Crail for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1978
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Richard Koehler for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1980
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Ray Sherin for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1981
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Louise Drumm for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1982
: The Kendricks created a $200 interest grant in the name of Jim Quillin for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
1989
: UW-La Crosse Art Students Art Award - created through annual Halloween Costume parties held at Dr. Kendrick's Art Studio.; Created a $200 interest grant in the name of Behind-the-Brewery Gallery for the UW-La Crosse All-Student Art Show.
2011
: The Behind The Brewery Gallery was sold.

Extent

1.6 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dale and Betty Kendrick owned and operated the Behind The Brewery Gallery at 1026 South Front St. in La Crosse, Wisconsin, from 1971 through 2009. The Gallery supported local artists who committed to completing masters degrees in art or art education, and sponsored art students through art awards or interest grants in conjunction with the UW-La Crosse Annual All-Student Art Show. The Gallery was sold in 2011.

Materials in this collection have been arranged chronologically and include exhibition cards, event invitations, photos, and correspondence related to the Gallery. In the last binder are reminiscences of former students and artists of the Gallery.